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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.82, 8,683.91 and 3,460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.82, 8,683.91 and 3,460.19 is: 4,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.82 : 8,683.91 = 3,460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.82/8,683.91 = 3,460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.82x = 8,683.91 × 3,460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.82x = 30,047,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047,982.95/6,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.97

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